key: cord-0903312-bla8ro50
authors: Okoji, Uchenna K.; Lipoff, Jules B.
title: Dermatology in the Black barbershop: a potential opportunity for expanding access and bridging gaps
date: 2020-07-15
journal: J Am Acad Dermatol
DOI: 10.1016/j.jaad.2020.07.027
sha: ee25a998e449d11f8281517dc4b0ae6b39fa954c
doc_id: 903312
cord_uid: bla8ro50

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pseudofolliculitis barbae (PFB) and acne keloidalis nuchae); 2) educating barbers to identify 63 common conditions (e.g., atopic dermatitis, acne vulgaris, and androgenic alopecia); 3) 64 establishing referral services between barbers and dermatologists specializing in skin of color; 4) 65 developing "in-house" dermatology services in barbershops during peak times. With COVID-19, engagement with barbershops must proceed cautiously, and when appropriate. 78

Still, bringing dermatology to barbershops could build trust, when done culturally appropriately, 79 and especially if led by dermatologists connected to the communities. It is important that these 80 activities are driven by these physicians with built-in community ties and personal buy-in, but 81 the burden of caring for these underserved populations should not alone rest on dermatologists of 82 color, who constitute a small fraction of the workforce. True systemic change will depend on 83 continued support and commitment from both dermatology organizations and the dermatology 84 workforce at large to push for greater awareness and resources to better center care for patients 85 of color. We encourage establishing these forward-thinking interventions as active approaches 86 towards greater patient diversity and inclusivity, making clear that all are welcome. 87

Qualitative systematic review of barber-administered 92 health education, promotion, screening and outreach programs in African-American 93 communities

Barber Knowledge and Recommendations 96

Regarding Pseudofolliculitis Barbae and Acne Keloidalis Nuchae in an Urban 97 Setting

The style project: feasibility of collaborating with 100 salons for prevention and early detection of skin cancer

Association of Demographic and 104 Socioeconomic Characteristics With Differences in Use of Outpatient Dermatology 105 Services in the United States

Differences in the patterns of health care 108 system distrust between blacks and whites